Gopalakrishnan S

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ABOUT GOPALAKRISHNAN S

Results-driven manufacturing and supply chain professional with 22+ years of experience transforming operational challenges into measurable business value. Proven expertise in Methods Engineering, Process Optimization, Manufacturing Excellence, and Strategic Sourcing across textile machinery, machine tools, metro rail, and automotive industries. At LMW Limited, led end-to-end process design, supplier development, and strategic sourcing initiatives, achieving ₹12.5 Cr in savings, 5% market share growth, and 35% cost reduction through VA/VE, standardization, and lean manufacturing. Successfully implemented over 2,500 improvement initiatives, optimized supplier performance, and established robust risk mitigation and dual-sourcing strategies. Skilled in driving productivity improvements through ERP-integrated process planning, time-motion studies, line balancing, SMED, OEE enhancement, and Kaizen/Lean methodologies. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, and delivering high-quality, on-time outputs aligned with business objectives. Key Achievements: • Spearheaded 5 PPAP/APQP programs and promoted 16 award-winning suppliers within 11 months. • Reduced labor costs by ₹10.15 Cr annually through scientific process optimization and multi-machine operations. • Increased plant efficiency from 75% to 89% by implementing OEE, SMED, and optimized facility layouts. • Converted 48 high-overhead parts to low-cost machining, achieving 35% cost reduction and enhanced competitiveness. Passionate about leveraging industrial engineering, lean principles, and strategic sourcing to create scalable, cost-efficient, and high-performing manufacturing ecosystems. 📧Do reach me out at: g••••••••@gmail.com